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Partner hall: College Hall

Located opposite the Birkbeck main building on Malet Street, College Hall welcomes over 350 full-time residents, both undergraduates and postgraduates. Some rooms have been adapted for students with special access requirements. 

College Hall is located within the heart of Bloomsbury and is within walking distance of Euston, Russell Square and King's Cross stations.  

View images of the rooms, access the residents handbook and find out more about life at College Hall.

  • Location

    • Malet Street, WC1E 7HZ
    • Closest underground stations: Russell Square, Euston Square, Goodge Street
    • Travel time to Bloomsbury campus: 1 minute on foot

  • Facilities

    • 24-hour reception, quiet room, common room, laundrette, lounge, bike storage, computer room, TV room, music room, WiFi.
    • Small pantries are available on each floor with communal fridges, hob and microwave.
    • Rooms and shared bathrooms are located along a corridor.
    • College Hall has a number of gender neutral bathrooms.

  • CATERING

    • The catered contract includes breakfast and dinner. Students with College commitments who cannot return in time for the evening meal can pre-book a late meal at the reception.

  • Rooms

    • Single, shared bathroom, catered: £313.22 per week
      • Number of rooms: 8
      • Contract length: 40 weeks
      • Contract cost: £12,528.80
      • Approximate size: 12 sq m
    • Single, en-suite, catered: £361.32 per week
      • Number of rooms: 10
      • Contract length: 40 weeks
      • Contract cost: £14,452.80
      • Approximate size: 14 sq m
    • DDA Single, en-suite, catered: £361.32 per week
      • Number of rooms: 2
      • Contract length: 40 weeks
      • Contract cost: £14,452.80
      • Approximate size: 14 sq m
    • Double, en-suite, catered: £423.93 per week
      • Number of rooms: 2
      • Contract length: 40 weeks
      • Contract cost: £16,957.20
      • Approximate size: 17 sq m

CONTRACTS

  • Nominated students will sign an agreement with the University of London Accommodation Services. Once nominated by Birkbeck, all aspects of the student’s contract and life in halls will be managed by the University of London. 
  • Contract duration: 40 weeks for catered rooms, 14 September 2025 - 20 June 2026. 
  • Students who have been offered a room in this hall can request early arrival when they receive their tenancy agreement from the University of London Accommodation Service. Requests for early arrivals will be dealt with exclusively by the University of London Accommodation Services. Please for further information.
  • Contract extension after June 2026 can usually be applied for depending on availability. Contract extensions are arranged directly with the hall administration during term two.
  • Rent includes utility bills and WiFi.
  • A £500 deposit and administration fee will be payable to the University of London on receipt of the contract.

  • Notes

    • Please note that only the rooms listed above are available for Birkbeck students to apply for via Birkbeck accommodation. 
    • Accommodation information, including price and accommodation contract terms and conditions are subject to University of London.  
    • All payments will be made directly to the University of London Accommodation service. Visit the University of London website for information about payments deadlines and the University of London online payment terms.